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Job description
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida
Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators
Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
Position Summary: The Head of Camp, Basketball serves as the primary point person for the preparation and execution of IMGA camp programming throughout the entire year. This role oversees the day-to-day operations and delivery of basketball camp programs, ensuring a high-quality experience for student-athletes and their families. The position leads coaches and camp staff, manages schedules and staffing needs, and serves as a mentor and educator to camp participants while fostering strong communication and customer service.
The ideal candidate brings collegiate or professional basketball experience, a strong understanding of youth sports, and excellent leadership, teaching, and communication skills, along with a passion for developing student-athletes and creating a positive, high-performing camp environment.
Position Responsibilities:
Oversees the camp programs, managing students, coaches, and programs to maximize the delivery, quality, and overall efficiency
Provides families with consistent and proactive communication to ensure a high level of customer service and retention-focused practices for the department
Works with Senior Associate AD and Sport Director to ensure staffing ratios are maintained to accommodate program growth, and manages camp program schedules
Responsible for weekly camp orientations and introductions to the Academy and the features and benefits of its various academic and athletic programs
Interacts with the camp students as a mentor and as an educator in the sport and effectively communicates to camp students and their parents/guardians as appropriate
Assists with camp delivery as needed and in the recruiting of prospective student-athletes
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis
Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment
Manages time effectively, meeting personal and company goals and working effectively with other members of the staff
Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience in coaching &/or playing at the professional &/or collegiate level
Proficiency in all Baskeball training and instructional techniques
Extensive knowledge of youth sports worldwide and emerging trends
Excellent teaching, management, communication and supervisory skills
Strong commitment to student-athletes and their development
Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
Experience with MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to comprehensive excellence
Preferred Skills:
Master’s degree, preferably in a business or sport-related major
Management experience to include coaching
CPR Certification
Valid driver’s license
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
This position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website: .
Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
401k with an Employer Match
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
Gym Discount Program
Pet Insurance
Wellbeing Program
and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
bradenton, FL, 34205, US
Who can apply
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